Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In this episode of News Today: Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios Christmas Party tickets go on sale for resort guests, Level99 extends evening hours due to popularity at Disney Springs, Pixar Pier games receive a refurbishment, and more!

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00:00 - Magnet of the Month Reveal carouselofproducts.com/products/wdwnt-magnet-of-the-month-club
00:30 - Intro
01:02 - Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2026 Tickets On Sale for Hotel Guests, Pricing Revealed
01:39 - Cinderella Castle Stage Repainting Begins at Magic Kingdom
02:30 - Current Look at Piston Peak National Park Construction in Magic Kingdom
03:42 - Pirates of the Caribbean Bar, Beak and Barrel, Launching Walk-Up List Soon
04:48 - GEO-82 Lounge Adding Walk-Up List in My Disney Experience App at Disney World
06:22 - NuiMOs Plush Restocked at Walt Disney World After Two Years
08:02 - Retro Groovy Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Merchandise Collection Arrives at EPCOT
08:45 - Solar-Powered Trash Can Removed From American Adventure, New Trash Can in Mexico at EPCOT
09:47 - Construction Permit Filed for EPCOT's Germany Pavilion
10:18 - Other Half of Lotus Blossom Café Closes for Refurbishment in EPCOT
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11:04 - WDWNT Auction auction.wdwnt.com
12:17 - Disney Jollywood Nights 2026 Ticket Pricing Revealed, Now on Sale for Hotel Guests
13:04 - Toy Story Land Characters Debut 'Toy Story 5' Costumes at Disney's Hollywood Studios
13:58 - Electrical Permit Filed for Glob Theater in Monstropolis at Disney's Hollywood Studios
14:47 - Stray Firework Shoots Into Fantasmic Crowd at Disney's Hollywood Studios
15:22 - More Tropical Americas Entrance Structures, Carousel Queue at Disney's Animal Kingdom
17:20 - Kilimanjaro Safaris T-Shirt Arrives at Disney's Animal Kingdom
17:34 - Gorilla Enclosure Back Open But New Gorilla Not Yet Out at Disney's Animal Kingdom
18:26 - Sassagoula River Cruise Service May Be Interrupted For Guests Staying at Disney's Old Key West Resort
19:13 - Level99 at Disney Springs Extending Operating Hours Due to High Demand
20:04 - Gideon's Bakehouse Art Director Steps Down, Terribly Odd Brand Closes
21:11 - Carousel of Products carouselofproducts.com
23:17 - NuiMOs Plush Restocked at Disneyland Resort After Two Year Hiatus
23:40 - Pixar Pier Games Refreshed at Disney California Adventure
24:23 - Hidden Mickeys Spotted in Beams at Avengers Campus Construction at Disney California Adventure
25:00 - First Official Look at The Carnaby Coming Soon to Disneyland Resort
26:14 - Tokyo Disney Resort Tickets Hit New All-Time High
29:02 - Meet the Cast Behind Pixar Pals Spectacular Nighttime Show at Hong Kong Disneyland
31:41 - Announcements Recap
34:08 - WIGS patreon.com/wdwnt
34:31 - Sign off

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